Fall is here and the Old Fashioned is calling my name. Obviously, this classic cocktail is perfect all year round, but with the shift in seasons, it just feels like the right fit for an after work drink, or curling up on the couch with a good book.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 dash Old Fashioned bitters
- Optional: 1 dash Angostura bitters or Peychaud’s bitters
- Orange peel for essence and garnish
- Cocktail cherry for garnish (bonus points if you splurge on Luxardo)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Combine bourbon, simple syrup and bitters in mixing glass filled with ice. Stir well with cocktail mixing spoon for about 30 seconds.
STEP 2
Strain cocktail into rocks glass over one large ice cube. Squeeze orange peel over cocktail to release essence. Garnish with orange peel and cherry.